MTN8 semi-final draw: Soweto Derby takes center stage

The 2020/2021 PSL campaign got underway this weekend with the MTN8 quarterfinals taking place over Saturday and Sunday. SuperSport United saw off a late fightback by newcomers Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on Saturday afternoon before Orlando Pirates overcame a 10-men Cape Town City side with a slender 1-0 victory. Kaizer Chiefs produced a brilliant come-from-behind victory […]

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Kaizer Chiefs youngsters singled out for praise following MTN 8 victory

Some of the younger players who turned out for Kaizer Chiefs in their come-from-behind victory against Maritzburg United have come for special praise. Amakhosi marched to the semifinals of the MTN 8, where they will come up against fierce rivals, Orlando Pirates. This is after a second-half brace from Yagan Sasman, which negated Thabiso Kutumela’s […]

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Tshabalala back in PSL as AmaZulu unveil ten new signings

Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit AmaZulu have unveiled ten new signings, with former Bafana midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala among the new arrivals. The KwaZulu-Natal outfit recently changed ownership, with business mogul Sandile Zungu replacing long-time chairman Patrick Sokhela. AmaZulu signing spree Having only just survived last season, Usuthu signalled their intent ahead of the upcoming campaign […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Mphahlele set for permanent positional switch

Experienced fullback Ramahlwe Mphahlele could be set to make a more permanent switch to the centre of the defence, according to Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt. The 30-year-old had a rare start against Maritzburg United in the MTN 8 on Sunday, where he partnered Daniel Cardoso at centre-back in the absence of another Chiefs veteran […]

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TS Galaxy: Youth and experience in Rockets’ squad for upcoming season

Top-flight newcomers TS Galaxy unveiled their squad for the 2020/21 PSL season over the weekend. The Mpumalanga-based outfit will compete among South Africa’s elite for the first time after purchasing the league status of Johannesburg club, Highlands Park. Youth meets experience As expected, most of the men registered to form part of the Rockets’ maiden […]

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Sharks vs Lions: Key matchups – Super Rugby Unlocked

The Sharks vs Lions match kicks off Super Rugby Unlocked in Durban on Friday night in a match that will be heavily influenced by certain key matchups. Here we look at the positional battles that might define the first match of the restarted season that actually counts for something. Sharks vs Lions: Key matchups Number […]

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Super Rugby Unlocked: Sharks 19-16 Lions result and highlights

Competitive rugby returned to South Africa when the Sharks beat the Lions 19-16 in the first match of the Super Rugby Unlocked campaign. Sharks 19-16 Lions: Super Rugby Unlocked Match report The Sharks opened the match with great intensity dominating early possession and territory. After refusing a shot at goal and blowing a lineout inside the Lions’ […]

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Latest sports news, results and fixtures: Saturday 10 October 2020

With sport now just about back at full capacity both locally and around the globe, we bring you a wrap of the latest sports news, results and fixtures. Latest sports news Rugby The Sharks won an intense, if somewhat scrappy, Super Rugby Unlocked tournament opener in Durban on Friday night. The All Blacks suffered a serious […]

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WWE Draft Picks from part one on Smackdown

The WWE Draft kicked off on Friday Night Smackdown with Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon presiding over proceedings. In the first round of the draw, things started off in predictable fashion with Raw and Smackdown picking their top champions Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns. Marquee champions staying put Raw then opted to retain Raw Women’s […]

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